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Lowe is also banned from entering Northgate Retail Park, the Sainsbury’s store in Balderton and the Co-op Store, Bowbridge Road.

Heather Sutton, neighbourhood inspector for Newark, said: “Lowe is a habitual criminal and his constant offending has had a huge impact on the businesses and their employees in Newark, who have fallen victim to his crimes and quite frankly should not have to put up with his behaviour.

"Threatening someone with a hypodermic needle is a despicable act, which would put fear into anyone and it must have been a frightening experience for those people who were just doing their job.

Michael Lowe, 30, of no fixed address was jailed for 20 weeks and banned from entering shops in Newark (Image: Nottinghamshire Police)

“I’d like to reassure the community that we are well aware of Lowe’s disregard for the law and following the work of police and council officers to obtain this criminal behaviour order, we will react swiftly to any breaches.

“This follows on from Operation Jingle which saw Newark beat team focus their attention on preventing shop thefts in the area during the run up to Christmas.”

The order also prohibits Lowe from being in possession of a hypodermic needle in a public place in Newark unless it is for medical use.

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District council leader David Lloyd added: “Newark and Sherwood District Council actively supports Nottinghamshire Police in utilising civil powers to protect and support local businesses against theft and anti-social behaviour.

“We are working together to crack down on criminal behaviour within the district and successfully obtaining this order sends a clear message that people cannot get away with this type of behaviour.

"We hope this provides the wider community with reassurance that action is being taken against offenders.”